50-42. Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.
(a) During, or after marriage, parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy, except for the divorce itself, arising out of the marital relationship. Before marriage, parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy, except for child support, child custody, or the divorce itself, arising out of the marital relationship. This agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except with both parties' consent, without regard to the justiciable character of the controversy and without regard to whether litigation is pending as to the controversy.
(b) This Article does not apply to an agreement to arbitrate in which a provision stipulates that this Article does not apply or to any arbitration or award under an agreement in which a provision stipulates that this Article does not apply. (1999-185, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony
Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.
§ 50-41 - Purpose; short title.
§ 50-42 - Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.
§ 50-42.1 - Nonwaivable provisions.
§ 50-43 - Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.
§ 50-44 - Interim relief and interim measures.
§ 50-45 - Appointment of arbitrators; rules for conducting the arbitration.
§ 50-45.1 - Disclosure by arbitrator.
§ 50-46 - Majority action by arbitrators.
§ 50-48 - Representation by attorney.
§ 50-49 - Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; court assistance.
§ 50-52 - Change of award by arbitrators.
§ 50-53 - Confirmation of award.
§ 50-55 - Modification or correction of award.
§ 50-57 - Orders or judgments on award.
§ 50-58 - Applications to the court.
§ 50-59 - Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.